The Walterboro Lions Club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 12, at 1:00 PM at Dukes Bar B Que. Bob Pence opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by prayer.
The clubs guest speaker this month was Destiny Grant, M.ED., School Director of Libertas Academy. Grant spoke about the new Charter School that opened its doors for the first time this School year. The school is currently holding classes at Faith Church with an enrollment of 250 students but is in the process of constructing a new facility on Black Street which is capable of hosting 550 students. The facility will begin operation in August of the upcoming school year. Grant took questions from the group.
The Walterboro Lions Club also continued the Eye Screening program in the area schools. The club screened students this month at Colleton County High School. The Lions Club has an ongoing mission to work to prevent blindness around the world.
The club will hold its annual pancake supper at the Forest Hills Elementary School on February 26th. The club also sells brooms to support their mission, they are available to purchase from a member of the Lions Club or at Hiott’s Pharmacy.
The mission of the Lions Club is to empower volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
